Source: Ranked + player metaPatch: 16.17Window: patchRegion: allRank: emerald_plusQueue: ranked_soloSample: 44Updated 9/11/2026, 8:20:23 PM
Confidence: Medium-6.8% vs 50%44 games
Lane phases
Levels 1–2
Gnar edge
Gnar has stronger early trades — respect all-ins.
Levels 3–5
Gnar edge
Briar needs to play safe until item spikes.
Level 6+
Gnar edge
Ultimate timing often swings the next two waves.
Mid / late
Gnar edge
If Briar reaches items, teamfights can neutralize the lane loser.
Why?
Sample-basedHard
- Sample win rate for Briar is 43.2% in this matchup.
- Gnar statistically wins more often in the current Emerald+ sample.
Treat this as a Hard matchup for Briar into Gnar — prioritize cooldown windows and jungle tracking.
Do
- Give up early shove if Gnar can all-in you.
- Track summoner spells and ultimate cooldowns before committing.
- Play for wave states that let you crash and reset safely.
Don't
- Don't overstay for a plate when behind.
- Don't force extended trades when key abilities are down.
- Don't ignore jungle timers when the lane is volatile.
Matchup build callout
Full builds →Most-played Briar page (Jungle): Press the Attack Build · 59.2% WR · 71 games
Skill order: Q › W › E
Patch: 16.17Region: naRank: emerald_plusQueue: ranked_soloSample: 85Updated 9/11/2026, 8:18:15 PM